I am not just a tycoon

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The soft yellow light spilled onto the hot spring pool, and the surface of the water was steaming, adding an ambiguous atmosphere to the setting—a bamboo grove just outside the floor-to-ceiling window.

Although she knew Miss Chen wouldn't be back so soon.

Yet Ji Ya was still nervous, because the environment here was different from enclosed spaces.

In front of the hot spring pool was a massive pane of floor-to-ceiling glass; even though it was one-way, the thrill it provided was self-evident, and Ji Ya felt as though she was being stripped bear for all to see.

Especially since this was in the water, the sensation was completely different from the night before.

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At 8 o'clock, Shen Yuan stepped out of the hot spring, creating splashing noises, then turned to Ji Ya in the water, "It's alright, it's not been an hour yet, you can soak for a while longer before leaving."

Ji Ya leaned weakly against the edge of the hot spring pool, her whole body flushed, whether from the soaking or the recent agitation.

She said softly, "Mr. Shen, I think I'll stop soaking. I'm afraid they might come back early."

She tried to stand, but her knees were weak, and in the end, she sat back down in the water.

Forget it, just rest for a while.

"Mr. Shen....."

Ji Ya paused, then said, "I broke up with my online boyfriend today."

"Are you sure about it?"

Shen Yuan glanced at her and began to dry himself with a towel.

Ji Ya bit her rosy lips, "Maybe I was stimulated by you yesterday, and now I just can't face him anymore."

"I'm not taking the blame for that."

Shen Yuan laughed, "It was your choice. I had no intention of ruining your relationship; I just laid out the truth."

"I know."

Ji Ya's gaze lingered on the bamboo grove outside the window, and she said distantly, "I'm 26 this year. In our small county, that's the age to marry, yet I've always waited, ended up waiting for no suitable person, and finally found an online partner, pinning all my hopes on him."

"I admit I fantasized a lot, despite the fact that his social media photos weren't handsome and his life wasn't fulfilling, I still felt he was good-looking and had good conditions."

"Now I understand, partly it's because distance lends enchantment, and partly because I'm so desperate to have those things, that's why I fantasized about him in the way I wished he would be."

After listening to Ji Ya's heartfelt words, Shen Yuan couldn't help stroking his chin.

Mrs. Lin decided to divorce because of her own choice, and Ji Ya decided to break up because of hers, disrupting two relationships in the process. Would that have merited being dipped in a pig cage in ancient times?

"Actually, most of the friends and close girlfriends around me who are married don't have as good an education or work as hard as I do, yet their lives are much better than mine."

Ji Ya said with some emotion, "I've always looked down on them, scorned their eagerness to please men for money, despised their spending of mens' money on designer bags and luxury goods."

"But now I see that I'm just like them; it's just that I never dared to admit it."

"So what now?"

Shen Yuan looked over her exquisite figure, "What's your decision?"

"I still need to think about it."

Ji Ya took her gaze away from the bamboo grove and turned towards Shen Yuan, "I will give you an answer within a month's time. If I decide to be with you, you will welcome me, right?"

Shen Yuan smiled knowingly, "Of course, I will welcome you warmly."

Ji Ya's cheeks turned red; this Mr. Shen really never failed to be improper.

After resting for a while, Ji Ya managed to stand up, dried off her body, and silently put on her stockings and blouse.

"Mr. Shen, I'm leaving."

Ji Ya said softly next to Shen Yuan, then tiptoed up to give him a peck.

Shen Yuan patted her pert bottom, "Go ahead."

After descending the stairs, Ji Ya didn't return immediately but waited downstairs for Chen Na and her sisters to come back.

10 minutes later, Chen Na and Chen Xinyu appeared at the entrance of the villa.

Chen Xinyu was puzzled about why her sister took so long to walk that day, even sitting on a bench by the river for over 20 minutes. Usually, when they were in the community, a walk would last no more than half an hour before they returned home.

When she saw the two sisters, Ji Ya stepped forward and said with a smile, "Miss Chen, may I have a word with you alone?"

"Sure."

Chen Na looked toward Chen Xinyu, "Xinyu, you go ahead."

"Okay, sure."

Chen Xinyu might not have known what they were going to talk about, but she didn't overthink it and just went into the villa.

Only after watching Chen Xinyu go upstairs did Ji Ya say, "Miss Chen, about me and Mr. Shen...."

"I know what you want to say."

Chen Na smiled faintly, "I know, and you don't need to apologize to me, it doesn't bother me."

Ji Ya was stunned, wondering if she had heard wrong. After all, what had just happened under Chen N In the hot spring pool, right there...

And in their hot spring... Was Miss Chen really that easy-going?

Chen Na seemed to look distractedly at the elegant courtyard, "Not only do I not mind, but I'm also worried I'm not good enough."

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A big question mark formed in Ji Ya's mind. After doing so much, you're worried about not being good enough?

Ji Ya was inwardly impressed; where did Shen Yuan learn his PUA techniques?

"We're probably similar people."

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Chen Na grinned and said, "Born into an ordinary family, working in the service industry, life's trivialities never seem to end."

Ji Ya did not deny it, "That, indeed, is true."

"But what if a man suddenly changed your life?"

Chen Na looked into her eyes, "After he appears, you have your own house, your very own sports car that you've always dreamed of, he changes your family's life, buys houses and cars for your parents, and he even gives you five million as pocket money in one go."

"Facing such a man, do you have any reason not to treat him well, not to be tolerant, not to be generous? Is sacrificing that insignificant possessiveness important?"

Ji Ya took a deep breath as she finally came to her senses. So Mr. Shen had done all this for Miss Chen.

She thought 50,000 was already quite a bit, but Mr. Shen gave Miss Chen three million in one go, along with a house and a sports car... he even improved Miss Chen's family's circumstances.

Subconsciously, she thought, what would she do if she were Miss Chen?

The answer was clear; it didn't even require thought. Not to mention Mr. Shen finding a few mistresses, even if he found ten or twenty, she wouldn't mind.

As long as Mr. Shen still had her in his heart, that was enough.

She would even be extremely cautious, meticulously taking care of Mr. Shen. Forget about the kneeling and begging she did today, she'd need to learn how to provide 'soft service' as well.

"Miss Chen, I was too hasty," Ji Ya said.

She looked up to Miss Chen with utmost admiration, while her gaze towards her changed once again.

No wonder she could accompany Mr. Shen on a trip. With such sensibility, not only Mr. Shen, any man would be charmed, wouldn't they? Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire

She just wondered why Miss Chen was telling her all of this.

Chen Na smiled ever so slightly, "It's okay. Actually, I should be thanking you."

Thank me? But for what?

Ji Ya was momentarily confused, then her cheeks flushed as she realized Miss Chen meant THAT.

So sensible, truly so sensible. This is exactly the standard template for a lover.

If she were to be kept by Mr. Shen... she would definitely need to learn from Miss Chen, Ji Ya thought to herself.

"Miss Chen, I understand now. I apologize for bothering you, I'll take my leave first," Ji Ya said.

The events of tonight, the words Miss Chen has shared, Ji Ya needed to go back and digest them all properly.

"Wait a moment, Caretaker Ji," Chen Na called out to her, smiling faintly, "Do you know how to drive? Do you have your own car?"

Ji Ya didn't understand why Miss Chen was asking these questions, but she answered anyway, "I do, and I have a Volkswagen Polo."

"Then may I invite you to be our driver and guide for the next five days? We are going to visit Licheng and Licheng, and as a local, you would probably know more about these places," said Chen Na softly.

"Of course, you'll also need to take care of our meals and lodging, especially for Shen Yuan," Chen Na added softly.

Driver and guide? Meals and lodging? Especially for Shen Yuan...

Ji Ya fully understood the request, and she felt a tingling in her scalp.

She had just been puzzled about why Miss Chen was sharing so much with her, it turned out to be a prelude to an invitation.

Her respect for Chen Na rose once again. Having such a woman by his side, how much worry would Mr. Shen be spared?

Chen Na asked sincerely, "Caretaker Ji, would that be okay? Don't worry about the compensation; we won't shortchange you."

Ji Ya paused before replying, "We can provide these services, but I need to report back to the company. Can I give you a response later?"

Chen Na smiled, "That's fine, I'll wait for your good news."

"Okay, then I'll head back now," Ji Ya said.

"Mhm."

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On the way back, Ji Ya took a long time to snap back to reality. The magnanimity, the thoughtfulness, and the tolerance Chen Na showed, always considering Shen Yuan's needs, unsettled her.

This was the proper comportment of a lover... Suddenly, Ji Ya felt that her friends were just low; always getting jealous, trying to lock down their men, was all that worthwhile?

The seemingly foolish approach by Miss Chen was actually the wisest.

So very sensible... Forget Mr. Shen, even if Ji Ya were a man, she would never be able to leave a woman like Miss Chen.

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Inside the villa on the second floor, Shen Yuan had already changed into his pajamas. When he saw Chen Xinyu walking up, Shen Yuan asked, "Xinyu, are you planning to soak in the hot spring tonight?"

Chen Xinyu was taken aback for a moment. As she realized what he meant, her face immediately turned red. He couldn't possibly want to see...

At first, she was worried her brother-in-law wouldn't like her plump figure, but it seemed she was worrying for nothing.

Since her brother-in-law wanted to look, then naturally she would... With her face still red, Chen Xinyu replied, "Brother-in-law, I'll soak."

"Uh... that."

Shen Yuan didn't know how to explain, scratching the back of his head, "Don't soak tonight, maybe next time."

Huh?

Chen Xinyu suddenly looked up, confused. Brother-in-law asking her not to soak meant that... She lowered her head in disappointment, muttered a quiet "okay," and then returned to her bedroom.

Shen Yuan watched his niece's lovely figure retreat. He thought to himself that the girl must have misunderstood. But not letting her soak was for her own good.

After she went upstairs, Chen Na immediately went to Chen Xinyu's bedroom and said, "Xinyu, we won't soak in the hot spring tonight."

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Chen Xinyu looked up in a daze, her face showing a big question mark.